News: Essar Steel faces challenges in Trinidad
(PTI 11/09/2006) Port of Spain - Essar Steel is facing serious environmental challenges in its quest to construct a $1.2 billion steel plant in Central Trinidad.
Members of the Pranz Village Development Community are protesting the steel major's decision to construct the plant citing environmental, health and social issues. The community plans to go to court on the matter.
Councillor Shaffmoon Taj, a local government representative, said while she was not opposed to the plant, it "will surely disrupt the lives and health of the community."
Member of Parliament for the area, Kelvin Ramnath has been criticised for not supporting the residents in their quest to shift the project away.
Essar Steel, in response, has proposed a green belt with trees as high as 30 feet. "The plant would have gas extraction mechanisms to collect and recycle gases back into the processing system," the company said in a statement.
The company also said that it would also import iron ore, which will be transported from the Point Lisas Port, adding that the company was subject to a certificate of environmental clearance.
Members of the Pranz Village Development Community are protesting the steel major's decision to construct the plant citing environmental, health and social issues. The community plans to go to court on the matter.
Councillor Shaffmoon Taj, a local government representative, said while she was not opposed to the plant, it "will surely disrupt the lives and health of the community."
Member of Parliament for the area, Kelvin Ramnath has been criticised for not supporting the residents in their quest to shift the project away.
Essar Steel, in response, has proposed a green belt with trees as high as 30 feet. "The plant would have gas extraction mechanisms to collect and recycle gases back into the processing system," the company said in a statement.
The company also said that it would also import iron ore, which will be transported from the Point Lisas Port, adding that the company was subject to a certificate of environmental clearance.
posted by InCar Group Press Room at 11:50
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